Harvoni - What is the time frame for a Support Path response?

... I have been denied by UHC for treatment because I do not meet F3 fibrosis requirement. I have applied to Support Path but am over their income requirement with a family of 4. They say they will review for an exception. Does anyone have experience with this situation and if so what is the likelihood they will provide assistance? What is the time frame for a response from Gilead? The process with UHC took forever and my symptoms are wearing on me now.

Responses (2)

I would keep calling support path I called them everyday I got my medicine a month earlier also support path has their own pharmacy keep positive and stay on the phone . This Harvoni medicine my side effect are very minimal I take it at nite so I don't have to deal with the side effect at work I work full time the only side effect that I'm having is being really tired at nite during the day I'm not tired.

I've had Hep-C for 30 yrs, failed and couldn't continue previous treatment. was diagnosed with cirrhosis in 2005 and will take my 9th dose of Harvoni tonite. I feel good though, my bloodwork has never drastically changed since that time. I'm always cold. I'm happy to have this treatment.

Support Path was extremely responsive and even proactive to get me in their program. My insurance, UHC, covered the first 12 weeks but denied the second 12 weeks. We appealed and they denied again. I was down to last 7 doses and Support Path had me approved and next next 28 days in my hands the day of my final dose on the first 12 week program. I am on 24 weeks because I was still detectible at about 6 weeks (most are undetectable by 4 weeks). I am now in my 14th week and doing well. Definitely stay on it with SP and talk to their emergency services. Best!! God Bless!

Thanks, Mary. Gilead Support Path denied my request for assistance. I'm not sure why I expected differently. The Gilead rep told me they rarely approve requests for exceptions. With every step I take in this battle I get doors slammed in my face. No insurance approval, no Gilead assistance, no where to go. I guess I'll go poor a drink now and work on obtaining F3 liver status so I can get some help.